There's something to be said for the simple pleasure of a beautifully executed meal enjoyed off a rickety table at an undiscovered hole-in-the-wall. But there's no substitute for putting on a tie or a pretty pair of heels and taking date night/girls' night out/brunch/etc. to the next level with a beautiful dining room, a breathtaking view or a verdant patio.

Of course there's no better time to do this than during Houston Restaurant Weeks, when a three-course dinner (or two-course lunch) at Houston's best restaurants will only run you $35.

Here are 10 participating restaurants designed to make you feel like an oil baron. Speak in a posh accent, give your pinky finger free rein to stick out when handling glassware, just let your fancy flag fly.